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Acupa: Exploring The Campus Policy Process (Working Paper), Paul M. Blobaum, T. Michael Ford, Tom Hipchen, Rodney Petersen Jul 2005

Acupa: Exploring The Campus Policy Process (Working Paper), Paul M. Blobaum, T. Michael Ford, Tom Hipchen, Rodney Petersen

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to make an exploratory inquiry into the state of policy development processes in institutions of higher education, and to review the history and mission of the Association of College and University Policy Administrators (ACUPA). Methodology: Members of ACUPA were surveyed concerning their opinions of the status of policy development, and where the policy process was located in local governance structures. A survey was conducted of ACUPA membership in March and April 2005. Results: 24 institutions responded to the survey, half of them identifying themselves as Doctoral or Research Universities (Carnegie Classification, 2000). 75% …


Self-Efficacy & Technology: Teaching And Learning Using A Handheld Computer, Mildred M. Pearson Dr. Apr 2005

Self-Efficacy & Technology: Teaching And Learning Using A Handheld Computer, Mildred M. Pearson Dr.

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No abstract provided.


Spicing Up Motor Skill Performance For All, Scott M. Ronspies Jan 2005

Spicing Up Motor Skill Performance For All, Scott M. Ronspies

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No abstract provided.


Childcare Practices In Three Asian Countries, Shamah Md-Yunus Jan 2005

Childcare Practices In Three Asian Countries, Shamah Md-Yunus

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Childcare practices such as feeding, toilet training, sleeping arrangement and discipline in three Asian countries (Chinese, Japan, and India) are compared. These countries differ from each other in culture, religion, language and ethnic makeup from Euro-American culture. The differences in childcare practices are broadly related to the differences in family values, traditions, and religions among these countries. Educational implications of sensitivity to cultural differences are also discussed.


Childcare Practices In Three Asian Countries, Shamah Md-Yunus Jan 2005

Childcare Practices In Three Asian Countries, Shamah Md-Yunus

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

Childcare practices such as feeding, toilet training, sleeping arrangement and discipline in three Asian countries (Chinese, Japan, and India) are compared. These countries differ from each other in culture, religion, language and ethnic makeup from Euro-American culture. The differences in childcare practices are broadly related to the differences in family values, traditions, and religions among these countries. Educational implications of sensitivity to cultural differences are also discussed.


Childcare Practices In Three Asian Countries, Shamah Md-Yunus Jan 2005

Childcare Practices In Three Asian Countries, Shamah Md-Yunus

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

Childcare practices such as feeding, toilet training, sleeping arrangement and discipline in three Asian countries (Chinese, Japan, and India) are compared. These countries differ from each other in culture, religion, language and ethnic makeup from Euro-American culture. The differences in childcare practices are broadly related to the differences in family values, traditions, and religions among these countries. Educational implications of sensitivity to cultural differences are also discussed.


Self-Efficacy & Technology: Teaching And Learning Using A Handheld Computer, Mildred Pearson Jan 2005

Self-Efficacy & Technology: Teaching And Learning Using A Handheld Computer, Mildred Pearson

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No abstract provided.


Spicing Up Motor Skill Performance For All, Scott Ronspies Jan 2005

Spicing Up Motor Skill Performance For All, Scott Ronspies

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No abstract provided.


If Not You, Who? Preparing All Teachers For All Learners, Mildred M. Pearson Dr. Jan 2004

If Not You, Who? Preparing All Teachers For All Learners, Mildred M. Pearson Dr.

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This paper was adapted from a speech presented at the Annual Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education in Chicago, Illinois, during the spring 2004 conference. Dr. Pearson articulates the status of education, best teaching practices, teacher preparation, educational reform and instructional change for educating diverse learners in the new millennium. Strategies are offered for increasing awareness of academic achievement among minorities and methods for preparing all preservice teachers to teach all learners.


If Not You, Who? Preparing All Teachers For All Learners, Mildred Pearson Jan 2004

If Not You, Who? Preparing All Teachers For All Learners, Mildred Pearson

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

This paper was adapted from a speech presented at the Annual Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education in Chicago, Illinois, during the spring 2004 conference. Dr. Pearson articulates the status of education, best teaching practices, teacher preparation, educational reform and instructional change for educating diverse learners in the new millennium. Strategies are offered for increasing awareness of academic achievement among minorities and methods for preparing all preservice teachers to teach all learners.